Sermons on Open Border:

A Watchful Life Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 2, 2002

The price of a successful family life is a watchful eye over the essentials.

August 11, 2002 My daughter, Jennifer, sent me the story of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: United Methodist

And Jabez Called On The God Of Israel

Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000

The importance of prayer

And Jabez called on the God 1 Chronicles 4 Text Verse: 1 Chronicles 4:10 (1 Chronicles 4:10) "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of Choosing Full Disclosure-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the Full Disclosure of the truth regarding their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in a Full Disclosure are..

The CHALLENGE of CHOOSING FULL DISCLOSURE-II —Hebrews 4:12-14 Attention: I saw a billboard yesterday that said: Need Help? Call Jesus. 1-800-555-HELP I was impressed. But out of curiosity I called. 10 minutes later a Mexican named Hey-sus drove up with his tow truck. Hey-sus’ Full Disclosure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Presence Driven I Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 12, 2019

What does it mean to be “Presence Driven”? – It means that we live tuned in to the never-ending presence of God and let His presence guide our lives!

Psalms 140:13 - Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Sermon Illustration: This is a true story not just an illustration. The year was 1985. I was on my very first international mission’s trip into Old Mexico. We were taking a van full of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:13, Psalm 139:7-14, Jonah 2:1-10, 1 John 2:17, Romans 8:27, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Luke 1:19, Acts 10:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The 7 Slack Tribes (Joshua 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 20, 2025

Are we slack in faith? Do we have a land to conquer? Let's begin in Joshua 19.

Did the seven slack tribes finally inherit? Is God patient with those who are slow in faith? Was Dan like Judas, the one in twelve who betrayed God? Did a righteous leader put himself last? Do we have the faith to conquer the land for Christ? Let’s begin in Joshua 19. After Benjamin, came Simeon. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Is Our Helper, Healer, And Hope." (Mark 6:53-56) Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jan 24, 2017

Jesus is everything we need, look to him for your help, healing, hope, and health.

The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 15: "Jesus is our Helper, Healer, and Hope." (Mark 6:53-56) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Have you ever lost something before? How about your grocery list, you purse or your wallet, maybe your keys, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sheep Dogs

Contributed by Mark Davis on Apr 17, 2006

The church/flock and their relationship to their pastor/sheep dog.

God’s Sheep Dogs I Thessalonians 5:12-13 Introduction: Sheep Dogs - A Shepherd’s Best Friend A well-trained sheep dog works in partnership with the shepherd and obeys commands to perform its job. Properly trained, the dog is able to move the sheep just about anywhere. Good herding dogs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Delight Of The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

The delight the Lord has in those who really trust Him, and the resulting blessing.

THE DELIGHT OF THE LORD Psalm 147:11 - 15 11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. 12 Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion, 13 for he strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. 14 He grants peace to your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Afflicting The Comfortable Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

Like He did with Israel, God is in the business of afflicting the comfortable. When we are at ease in Zion, He sometimes has to shake us up with righteous affliction.

1. Introduction (6:8) 2. Afflicting the comfortable—(what does righteous affliction look like?) a. Afflicted bodies (6:9-10) b. Afflicted buildings (6:11) c. Afflicted brains (6:12-13) d. Afflicted borders (6:14) 3. Conclusion a. We know what God’s righteous affliction looks like—how do we avoid ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:8-14, Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Saint Arnold Janssen Still Speaks To Us Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 11, 2026

What makes Saint Arnold so relevant today is not just what he did but how he did it.

Title: Saint Arnold Janssen Still Speaks to Us Intro: What makes Saint Arnold so relevant today is not just what he did but how he did it. Scripture: John 1:1-18 Reflection Dear Friends, When Pope Francis said that the Church grows by witness, not by propaganda, he could have been echoing the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Perfect Love Casts Out All Fear

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 21, 2019

We have recently been pressed to react to immigrants in fear, but God calls us to respond in love.

Oh, man, if you think about it, getting up in front of a crowd to speak like this can be pretty scary. What if my brain goes blank in the middle of a sentence? That’s happened to me. Even when I was in my 30s, one time I was wrapping up the worship service and I got halfway through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19, 1 Timothy 1:7

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2022

Using the Prayer of Jabez as a means of drawing closer to God

Drawing Closer to God The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at the Lord’s Prayer as a prayer to help us move closer to God and experience His grace and power. As I’ve said, most of us struggle with experiencing that power and presence of God. So, It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Honor From God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021

As children of God we must be reminded that when people humiliate us or deride us, others may not be aware of the pain we go through, but the Lord who sees deep within, is mindful of all our hurts.

Honor from God We read in Psalm 91:15, “When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.” (ESV) In continuation with our study on Psalm 91, we will consider the life of a man named Jabez, to comprehend how the Lord can deliver us and honor us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Manasseh's Inheritance (Joshua 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 19, 2025

Did Manasseh have problems because they didn't put their faith to work? Let's look at Joshua 17.

Are some of our problems caused because we did not act in faith? Is true faith seen in action? Let’s begin in Joshua 17. Where was the inheritance of the half tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan River? Then allotment was made to the people of Manasseh, for he was the firstborn of Joseph. To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

Who are the beast in the book of Daniel

Great Sea-The term “Great Sea” is applied to the Mediterranean in scripture. Numbers 34:6-7-As for the western border, you shall have the Great Sea for a border; this shall be your western border. And this shall be your northern border: From the Great Sea you shall mark out your border line to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist